{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Leo Croce Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":15.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6955530,"projectId":9191617,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our kindergarten end-of-year celebration was a joyful and memorable event! Before the reception, each student had their photo taken wearing a cap and gown. These photos were placed in the paper picture frames you helped provide and given to families as keepsakes during our celebration. Seeing their children's proud smiles brought so much joy to parents and caregivers. \r\n\r\nAt the reception following our performance, students proudly received their certificates of completion and shared their framed photos with their families. Each child also received a copy of Kindergarten Graduation!: A Book for Soon-to-Be First Graders, which we read together as we reflected on our kindergarten experiences and looked ahead to first grade with excitement and confidence.\r\n\r\nYour generosity helped make this milestone celebration meaningful for both students and families. You gave our kindergarteners a chance to reflect on their accomplishments, celebrate their hard work, and take home memories that will last for years to come.\r\n\r\nThank you for making our end-of-year celebration truly special!","fullyFundedDate":1746786989894,"projectUrl":"project/celebrating-kindergarten-success-in-styl/9191617/","projectTitle":"Celebrating Kindergarten Success in Style!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Prior","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6955530_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1574242686746","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/erlynn-prior"},{"teacherId":309412,"projectId":9375581,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for giving my first graders a brand-new Chromebook cart! This gift has made a huge impact in our classroom of 25 students. The cart keeps every device safe, organized, and fully charged, which means we can get started with lessons right away. Instead of waiting or sharing, every child now has their own Chromebook ready to use each day.\r\n\r\nMy students are most excited about the independence this cart gives them. They love opening the cart, taking out their Chromebook, and getting right to work on reading programs, math games, and writing activities. For many of them, it feels like such a big responsibility, and they are so proud to use the technology all on their own.\r\n\r\nI've seen even my shy and reluctant learners grow more confident with this new routine. Some students are reading more than ever before through digital libraries, while others are building their math skills with interactive practice. This cart has truly opened doors for my class, and I am so grateful to the donors who made it possible.","fullyFundedDate":1757683106031,"projectUrl":"project/keep-us-connected-with-a-charging-cart/9375581/","projectTitle":"Keep Us Connected with a Charging Cart","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Morris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp309412_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1519420555869","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/debra-morris"},{"teacherId":2490232,"projectId":9240700,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity to our \"Beautiful Books for our Classroom\" project!\r\n\r\nThese books are absolutely amazing! The books ordered are ones that are highly desired by our 4th graders. When I showed our 31 students the books, they were ecstatic to get their hands on them!\r\n\r\nOur students love learning about history, athletes, animals, and on goes the list! They also love to be entertained by the graphic novels that were gifted to us. \r\n\r\nAll of these books will be read by all of our learners as they are a wide range of reading levels. We have added chapter books, graphic novels, picture books, non-fiction and fiction books to our collection.","fullyFundedDate":1746786922200,"projectUrl":"project/beautiful-books-for-our-classroom/9240700/","projectTitle":"Beautiful Books for our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lockhart","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2490232_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1504226606361","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2490232"},{"teacherId":6955530,"projectId":9058058,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Celebrating Lunar New Year in Kindergarten!\" project! Because of your generous donation, my students were able to experience the traditions and excitement of Lunar New Year in a meaningful and memorable way.\r\n\r\nWe started by reading engaging stories like Grumpy New Year, PJ Masks Save Lunar New Year!, and Snakes from the National Geographic Kids Readers series. These books sparked curiosity and thoughtful conversations about how people celebrate the Lunar New Year around the world, especially in the Year of the Snake.\r\n\r\nEach student also received their very own red lucky envelope, which included coins and a fun snake fidget toy. Their faces lit up with joy! For many of them, it was their first time participating in this cultural tradition, and it helped build appreciation and respect for different cultures within our classroom community.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making this celebration possible. Your support brought joy, learning, and cultural awareness into our kindergarten classroom, and we are so grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1737132139105,"projectUrl":"project/celebrating-lunar-new-year-in-kindergart/9058058/","projectTitle":"Celebrating Lunar New Year in Kindergarten!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Prior","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6955530_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1574242686746","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/erlynn-prior"},{"teacherId":6955530,"projectId":9057970,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Celebrating Diversity Through Art: Colors of the World\" project! Your generosity brought such joy and meaningful learning to our classroom.\r\n\r\nAs soon as the crayons and construction paper arrived, my students were thrilled. They were especially excited to explore the different crayon shades to find the one that best matched their own skin tone. It was a powerful and affirming experience for them to feel seen and represented through something as simple as a crayon color.\r\n\r\nUsing these materials, students created beautiful self-portraits and realistic drawings of their classmates. It sparked wonderful conversations about identity, friendship, and celebrating what makes each of us unique. They took great pride in their work, and it was inspiring to see how carefully and thoughtfully they approached their art.\r\n\r\nThe pencil boxes were a huge hit, too! They were perfect for keeping the special crayons organized and protected. It made it easy for students to access them whenever they needed, and they took ownership over keeping their supplies neat and ready to use.","fullyFundedDate":1737064960613,"projectUrl":"project/celebrating-diversity-through-art-color/9057970/","projectTitle":"Celebrating Diversity Through Art: Colors of the World","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Prior","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6955530_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1574242686746","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/erlynn-prior"},{"teacherId":6955530,"projectId":8736990,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Spreading Joy: Creating a Kindness Rock Garden\" project! Your generous contribution helped bring this meaningful experience to life for our kindergarten class.\r\n\r\nThroughout this project, students engaged in thoughtful conversations about what kindness looks and feels like. We read heartwarming stories about showing compassion, helping others, and using our words to uplift those around us. These stories inspired us to brainstorm positive, encouraging messages that we could share with our school community.\r\n\r\nWith great excitement and creativity, the students designed and painted their own kindness rocks, each one featuring a unique message or cheerful artwork. It was such a joyful and rewarding experience for them to see their words and designs come to life in such a lasting way. \r\n\r\nWe placed our finished rocks in a special corner of our school rock garden. This space has already become a favorite stop for students and staff alike, offering little moments of encouragement and joy to all who pass by.\r\n\r\nYour support helped create a lasting impact not just on our classroom, but on the entire school community. Thank you for helping us spread kindness, one rock at a time.","fullyFundedDate":1735715820729,"projectUrl":"project/spreading-joy-creating-a-kindness-rock/8736990/","projectTitle":"Spreading Joy: Creating a Kindness Rock Garden","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Prior","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6955530_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1574242686746","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/erlynn-prior"},{"teacherId":6955530,"projectId":8769757,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Building Financial Futures: ClassDojo Points Economy project! Your generosity has brought an exciting new level of engagement and motivation to our classroom. \r\n\r\nMy students eagerly check to see how many points they have earned, and prize days have become a highly anticipated event. Some students have even started saving their points for bigger rewards, making thoughtful decisions about spending and saving—just like real-world financial planning! Others work extra hard, especially during prize week, to maximize their earnings. \r\n\r\nBeyond physical prizes, students have also begun requesting fun classroom rewards, like special art projects from Teachers Pay Teachers. It's wonderful to see them explore creative options for using their points while also reinforcing their love for learning.","fullyFundedDate":1728013958826,"projectUrl":"project/building-financial-futures-classdojo-po/8769757/","projectTitle":"Building Financial Futures: ClassDojo Points Economy","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Prior","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6955530_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1574242686746","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/erlynn-prior"},{"teacherId":6955530,"projectId":8624107,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our *Kindergarten Memories* project! Your generosity has brought so much joy to my students. One of the most exciting parts has been using the Instax film for our Star of the Week activity. Each student got to borrow our class camera to take pictures of their loved ones at home, making their Star of the Week posters even more special. Seeing their pride as they shared their photos with classmates was truly heartwarming. \r\n\r\nWe've also been using the scrapbook paper and glue runners to create memory books filled with monthly self-portraits and artwork. These books serve as a beautiful reflection of each child's growth throughout the year, capturing their creativity and progress in a meaningful way. \r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, my students are not only building lasting memories but also developing a sense of pride in their work. These keepsakes will be treasured for years to come, and we are so grateful for your kindness in making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1726613114388,"projectUrl":"project/capturing-kindergarten-memories/8624107/","projectTitle":"Capturing Kindergarten Memories","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Prior","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6955530_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1574242686746","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/erlynn-prior"},{"teacherId":309412,"projectId":8511609,"letterContent":"I want to express my sincere gratitude for the generous grant that provided my classroom with the Mr. Sketch markers and storage bag. These materials have already made a wonderful impact on my teaching and my students' learning experience.\r\n\r\nThe vibrant colors and engaging scents have brought so much excitement to our lessons. Whether we're creating anchor charts, working on directed drawings, or adding creativity to our writing, these markers have sparked engagement and joy in the classroom. Having an organized storage system also helps keep everything easily accessible, making transitions smoother and maximizing learning time.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting our classroom and for recognizing the importance of integrating art into daily learning. Your generosity has truly enhanced our creative expression, and my students and I are so grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1731732844527,"projectUrl":"project/color-me-excited-markers-and-storage-fo/8511609/","projectTitle":"Color Me Excited, Markers and Storage for First Graders!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Morris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp309412_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1519420555869","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/debra-morris"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_3870","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":496,"numTeachers":25,"percentFrplEligible":24,"percentAsian":13,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":42,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":33,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"19.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":85.0,"schoolId":3870,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Leo Croce Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Leo Croce Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/livermore-valley-joint-unified-school-district/leo-croce-elementary-school/3870"}